a letter once a week at Government expense. If an under- trial prisoner desires to write more letters in connection with his defence, he may be allowed to do so at Government expense, if the Superintendent considers this necessary? He may "also be permitted to send other letters at his own expense. Interviews of under-trial prisoners with legal advisors: Rule566. Every interview between an under-trial prisoner and his legal adviser shall take place within sight, but out of hearing, of a prison official, A similar concession may also be allowed by the Superintendent in the case of an interview with any near relative of under-trial prisoner. Explanation.-The term, "friend or relative", as applied to a prospective interviewer of prisoners and as occurring in rules supra is to be literally and strictly interpreted, i.e., no one should be allowed an interview with a prisoners who is not entitled under the rules, unless be can submit proof of a personal or intimate acquaintence or near relationship. In the case of a relative, the nature of relationship should be ascertained. Application from legal advisers for under-trial prisoners: Rule567. When any person desires an inter-view with an under-trial prisoner in the capacity of his legal adviser he shall apply in writing, giving his name and address, nature of case and stating the immediate object of his visit, and shall satisfy the Superintendent that he is a bona fide legal adviser of the prisoner with whom he seeks an interview and that he has legitimate business with him. Confidential letters of under-trial prisoners: Rule568. Any bona fide confidential written communication prepared by an under-trial prisoner as instructions to his legal adviser, shall be forwarded to that legal adviser and the Superintendent shall not disclose the contents of the communication or any portion thereof to any other person. For the purpose of this rule the term legal adviser means a legal practitioner within the meaning of Act XVIII of 1879. Interviews with approvers: Rule569. The Deputy Superintendent shall personally conduct interviews with approvers, after these are granted by the [ Officer Incharge of prosecution in the District] and shall bring all these interviews to notice of the Superintendent and also keep a record in his report book. Such interviews shall be terminated at once if any attempt is made by the interviewers to influence the 194